Where is Wallis & Futuna located?

Wallis and Futuna, officially the Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands[A] (/ ˈwɒlɪs fuːˈtuːnə /), is a French island collectivity in the South Pacific, situated between Tuvalu to the northwest, Fiji to the southwest, Tonga to the southeast, Samoa to the east, and Tokelau to the northeast. Mata Utu is its capital and largest city.

How does Wallis & Futuna generate income?

Wallis and Futuna generates income through its representation in the French political system, electing one senator to the French Senate and one deputy to the French National Assembly. The territory's economy is primarily based on traditional subsistence agriculture, with about 80% of the labor force earning its livelihood from agriculture (coconuts and vegetables), livestock (mostly pigs), and fishing.

What is the economy type of Wallis & Futuna?

Wallis and Futuna have a subsistence-based economy. The land produces taro, yams, sweet potatoes, cassava, and breadfruit. There are no local sales of foods, except to foreigners. The nuns teach cooking and how to use new foods. Remittances are paid from expatriate workers in New Caledonia.

Where can I find medical care in Futuna?

Medical care in Futuna is limited. There are public hospitals in Sigave where you can find medical care. Most doctors and hospitals will expect payment in cash, regardless of whether you have travel health insurance. For serious medical problems, air evacuation to a country with state-of-the-art medical facilities will be required.

Where did Futuna come from?

Futuna has a namesake among the islands of Vanuatu (formerly the New Hebrides), and folklore suggests that both the Futuna in Vanuatu and the Stewart Islands (Sikaiana) in the Solomon Islands were settled from Futuna in the pre-European era. Total land area 54 square miles (140 square km). Pop. (2018) 11,558.